BA (Hons) Social Work
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Overview
Become a Social Work England accredited social worker, equipped to practice in a range of settings, with the BA (Hons) in Social Work.
You’ll learn the latest theory and gain hands-on practical experience, in a research-led learning environment. The programme has been developed in close collaboration with partner social work agencies to ensure you develop the skills you need to excel in this challenging profession.
You will study subjects such as:
- human rights
- social justice
- ethics and values in social work
- effective communication
- social policy and legislation
- psychology and sociology
You will learn a range of practice skills to ensure you can work effectively with individuals, families and groups, including the use of art, play and role play.
In years two and three you will develop real-world experience on practice learning modules, enabling you to apply your knowledge in social work settings.
On graduation you will have a wide range of career opportunities open to you in both the public and private sector. You will also have the tools you need to go on to further study, teaching, and research.
Entry requirements during Clearing
Places are available for this course via Clearing. There may be some flexibility in entry requirements for courses that still have places available for this year’s September entry.
Typical offer – 120 UCAS tariff points.
We take into consideration a number of factors when assessing your application. It’s not just about your grades; we take the time to understand your personal circumstances and make decisions based on your potential to thrive at university and beyond.
A levels
BBB, including at least 80 points from two full A levels.
BTEC Extended Diploma
DDM – there are no specific subject requirements.
Applicants on Access Programmes
Meet UCAS Tariff of 120 – there are no specific subject requirements.
International Baccalaureate requirements
120 UCAS tariff points to include at least 80 points from 2 HL subjects. Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B.
Plus minimum of
GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).
Additional entry requirements
At the point of application, applicants need to demonstrate they have a minimum of 100 hours of relevant social care work experience. This should have been undertaken within the last two years.
Experience in a social care setting (either paid or voluntary) is essential. We also welcome experience in social work overseas, either because you lived there or because you have undertaken paid or voluntary work in another country. Relevant social care experience includes direct work with people and could include:
- Direct work with people who need practical or emotional help or support either through face-to-face work or on an individual or group basis or telephone work.
- Mentoring or counselling.
- Care work (such as working as a health care assistant).
- Youth work.
- Working with children or young people who are socially excluded or have additional emotional and/or practical support needs.
- Placements through school or college which has been undertaken within the last 2 years at the point of application.
- Personal experience of caring for a relative or friend where you have had first-hand experience of social services or social work intervention; having a parent(s) who is a foster carer.
- Personal experience as a service-user of social work intervention.
We attach importance not only to the amount of experience that you have gained but crucially to the learning that you have gained from it and are able to bring to the course and your professional development. It is helpful if you include the following information in your personal statement:
- Your roles and responsibilities.
- Reflections on the ways in which your experience has helped to prepare you for social work
As part of the selection process, we interview short-listed candidates prior to making offers.
English language requirements
Minimum IELTS at 7.0 or the equivalent.
Progression requirements for degree programme
Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.
Participate and be successful in the selection/interview process for the degree programme. Successfully complete a disclosure and barring service check and a health check.
Tuition fee
Home: £9,250
International: £17,740
Career support
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies.
Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.
Career prospects
There are a wide range of opportunities available in the public sector: in local authorities, the criminal justice field, social service departments, voluntary sector organisations, family service units, resource centres, women’s aid, counselling schemes, residential or day care work, and in both the local and national civil service. Many of our graduates also go on to work in the private sector or go on to further study, teaching and research.
deadlines:
5 jul 2022: clearing opens
27 sept 2022: Autumn term starts
28 sept 2022: final deadline for 2022 entry applications
FREE VISA SERVICE
One of our very suitable solutions for applicants is to provide free visa services to study in this field from a pleasant country. If you need to receive free visa services, let us know your request
Expenses (GBP)
17740
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
accommodation
Accommodation at the University of Bradford in the UK is centered around The Green Village, recommended for students. It offers two options:
- Apartments: Ideal for those who prefer privacy, each apartment has six en-suite bedrooms with private shower rooms. They feature a shared kitchen/dining area and living space, along with a three-quarter bed, desk study area, and wardrobe in each bedroom. These apartments are also designed to accommodate people with disabilities.
- Townhouses: These are blocks of houses, similar to traditional English terraced blocks, and are the more affordable option. Each townhouse has 12 bedrooms sharing a large open-plan living space with a kitchen/dining area and living space. Each floor has four bedrooms sharing two shower rooms. Bedrooms include a three-quarter bed, desk study area, and wardrobe.
The cost of accommodation is about 50 to 55 pounds per week.
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